Tag Archives: late summer bloom

Written on June 1, 2014 at 4:08 am, by Plant of the Month Fall 2015

  Autumn Joy Sedum Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’   As most plants are slowing down in the late summer garden, Autumn Joy Sedum starts its show. Its green succulent leaves become a back drop for its showy broccoli-like flowers that start...

Written on June 1, 2014 at 3:13 am, by Plant of the Month Summer 2014

Mme Alfred Carriere  Heirloom Climbing Rose   A heirloom, 1879, climbing rose that excels in our warm climate. The double blooms are intensely fragrant, a creamy white with the occasional flush of pale pink. It is an exceptional repeater, it...

Written on May 1, 2014 at 3:22 am, by Plant of the Month May 2014

Dwarf Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides ʻHamelnʼ   This ornamental grass has gorgeous, buff colored plumes that create movement in the garden. Ruffled by the slightest breeze, the seed heads sit upon finely textured foliage that adds to its beauty. It is stunning...

Written on September 2, 2013 at 12:30 pm, by Plant of the Month Fall 2013

Sunflower                                                                    Helianthus annus A native of North...

Written on August 3, 2013 at 5:01 am, by Plant of the Month August 2013

Sweet Autumn Clematis                                                                     Clematis terniflora Sweet...